Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification covers human development, health conditions, care values, and how services are organised in the UK. You'll study around 214 hours in total. It opens doors to roles in care settings and can support progression to university or higher-level training.
Who this course is for
Health & Social Care AAQ E&T [2Y 1B] (GKT00AAAL3 25/26SA) is based in the Lowestoft Sixth Form College department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen EDEXCEL as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll explore how people develop physically, emotionally, and socially across their lifespan.
You'll study common health conditions and how they affect individuals in care settings.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how health and social care services are structured and funded in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable people.
You'll build skills in communicating effectively with individuals who use care services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Sixth Form College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams or tasks, depending on the units. You'll complete coursework tasks that apply your knowledge to real care scenarios, alongside timed assessments set by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health teams.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres with young children.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential or domiciliary care team.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare): a full-time technical qualification for those wanting a deeper route into health careers.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: for those aiming toward graduate-level roles. Many universities accept the BTEC National as part of their entry requirements.
